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St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick
Registered Charity Number: 1153869.
Part of the Risborough Team Ministry
www.stdunstanschurch.com
Vicar: The Revd. James Tomkins
01844 275944 (day off Tuesday)
jamestomkins@btinternet.com
The Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough, HP27 9JE
Churchwardens:
Sue Ingram 01844 275287 suemingram@hotmail.com
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Welcome!
We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffee is served in the church hall after the 10am service.
There are colouring sheets available for the children in ‘the children’s corner’.
Sunday 29 December 2013
First Sunday of Christmas
Today we hear how God keeps Jesus safe from the threat of Herod until Herod himself has died. Together let us proclaim the gracious deeds of the Lord who delivers his people from the slavery of sin.
10.00 am Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 36, 700, 242
Psalm: 148 (chant 240)
Communion: 729, 321, 508
First Reading Isaiah 63 v 7-9
The prophet speaks of God’s love and compassion towards his people, Israel, and how he has saved them in times of distress.
Second Reading Hebrews 2 v 10-end
We hear that Jesus can identify with us, his brothers and sisters, because he has shared our humanity. He can help us because he understands us and came to bring reconciliation between us and God, our heavenly Father.
Gospel Matthew 2 v 13-end
God warns Joseph of Herod’s intention to kill Jesus and tells him to seek refuge in Egypt. Only when Herod is dead can the family return to Israel and settle in Nazareth.
6.00pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 683, 597, 536
Psalm: 132 v1-7
Prayer for the Week
As your sons and daughters, O loving God, we come before you in thanksgiving, called and united by your eternal Word. Teach us to ponder the mystery of Nazareth, that we may always find in you the source of our strenth and the unity of our families. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, in the splendour of eternal light, God for ever and ever. Amen
Your prayers are asked in the coming weeks for:
- Those areas of the world marred by tension and conflict, especially South Sudan, Egypt, Syria and other parts of the Middle East
- Those whose Christmas plans have been disrupted by the storms and flooding
- Those who are homeless, living as refugees or seeking political asylum
- Those who are persecuted for their faith or beliefs
- For The Red Lion PH at Whiteleaf and The Plough at Cadsden
- For those who live in Staddle Stones & Kop Hill (PR) Trout Hollow (Saunderton)
- Those in need who are known in our parish:
- And also further afield for:
- Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair, David Holding, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank
- The recently departed:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Philip Kelleway, Amy Wilkins, Geoffrey Copcutt, Elizabeth Spittles, Shelagh Bartlett, Doug Crabbe, Richard Farrelly
Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Church Housing Trust, dedicated to the rehabilitation and resettlement of homeless people of all ages and backgrounds.
The Church Housing Trust, dedicated to the rehabilitation and resettlement of homeless people of all ages and backgrounds.
Notices
Thank you
Thank you to everyone who has decorated the church, provided refreshments or helped out with the various events and services as part of our Christmas celebrations. This has all been enormously appreciated and created a lovely community spirit. At the Chinnor Silver Band Concert on December 18th over £1150 was raised and in the week leading up to Christmas Day we welcomed around 1,200 people to the services held in the parish.
Coffee and Mince Pies at the Rectory - Today
After the Parish Eucharist on Sunday December 29th everyone is welcome back to the Rectory for some mince pies and coffee. James and Ann
New Chalice and Paten
Following the theft last month we have received an anonymous donation to enable us to buy a new paten (small plate) and two new chalices. If you wish to make a contribution to the replacement of one of the chalices please can you let James know.
St. Dunstan's Fellowship - Change of Date
Please note that the Coffee Morning will be on Wednesday 8th January 2014 (not Thursday) from 10.00am - 12.00 at the home of Janet Griffin, 6 Dovecote Close, Monks Risborough. (There will be no evening meeting during January). Thank you, Pam Scott.
Double Edition of the Pew Sheet (January 5th/12th)
We will include as many notices as we can but space may be limited.
Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 15th January.
Newsletter
Copy date for contributions is 10th January. Please send entries to morna.hinch@btinternet.com or john@jamckay.demon.co.uk
Help required for Refreshments
On Sunday January 19th at 3.00pm St. Dunstan’s is hosting the service to mark the week of prayer for Christian Unity. After the service refreshments will be served in the hall. If you can help serve tea, coffee etc. please can you let James know.
The Next Few Weeks
| Tues 31st Dec | 5.00pm Evening Prayer |
| Thurs 2nd Jan | 9.30am Healing & Holy Communion |
| Sun 5th Jan | 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Family All Age Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
| Mon 6th Jan | Taking down of Christmas decorations |
| Thurs 9th Jan | 9.30am Holy Communion (Rev Serena Hutton) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys |
| Sun 12th Jan | 10.00am Parish Eucharist (Canon Rev Rob Brown) 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (Rev Ivor Cornish) 6.00pm Choral Evensong (Canon Rev Rob Brown) |
| Thurs 16th Jan | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys |
| Sat 18th Jan | 7.00pm Chiltern Branch Bell Ringing Evening |
| Sun 19th Jan | 10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Service to mark the week of prayer for Christian Unity (see notices) 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
| Thurs 23rd Jan | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church) 8.00pm ‘Open House’ |
| Sun 26th Jan | 10.00am Parish Eucharist (preacher Rev. Rose Williams) 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong |
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